Miami Signs Tru Washington

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – University of Miami men’s basketball head coach Jai Lucas announced Friday the signing of transfer Tru Washington. 

A 6-foot-4, 205-pound guard from Phoenix, Ariz., Washington joins the Hurricanes after spending the last two seasons at New Mexico. 

“I am delighted to welcome Tru to our program as I have known him and his family since I recruited his relative TyTy Washington at Kentucky,” Lucas said. “His competitive spirit and proven track record of success align seamlessly with the values we want to uphold in our program. During his two years at New Mexico, Tru consistently contributed to the winning culture, and we know that will translate to here at Miami.” 

In two years with the Lobos, Washington averaged 8.9 points and 3.6 rebounds per contest, while starting 35 of 69 games played. The guard totaled 30 double-digit scoring outings and two double-doubles over the last two seasons. 

In 2024-25, Washington earned All-Mountain West Team Honorable Mention honors after averaging 11.1 points and 4.0 rebounds per game and finishing third among Mountain West players in steals at 2.1.  

A consensus four-star recruit out of high school, Washington was ranked the No. 88 player in the class of 2023 by ESPN and the second-best player in the state of Arizona.  

Washington led AZ Compass Prep to the finals of the 2023 GEICO National Championship and a No. 4 national ranking.